A night on Dickson with a good steak is hard to beat, so that had to make a great impression to see Dickson. A cool sunny Fall day in Fayetteville is amazing. DWRRS is great and even better with a good crowd and a win. Wrap that up with a trip to the Catfish Hole on Sat night. He should love the facilities.

The list of possible desinations for Bryant include places like Auburn, Arkansas, UNC, and Louisville. I don't think UNC and Louisville are very likely for multiple reasons. These schools could very likely be breaking in new coaches before next year, and Bryant isn't familiar with their current offenses much less whatever scheme they might be running next year.

Given Malzahn's buyout it's pretty much a certainty that he will be at Auburn next year, and Morris will obviously be at Arkansas. The offense that Bryant has run at Clemson is a direct offshoot of the offense Morris brought to Clemson back in 2011, which Morris based off of what he learned from Gus Malzahn.

Kelly Bryant left Clemson for one specific reason—he wanted to get as much of an opportunity to prove himself as a QB in order to get drafted by the NFL. We may disagree about just how much pro potential he might have, but there's no doubt that he believes in himself. For this reason I think he would be inclined to go to a team that runs an offense that he is familiar with in order to maximize his chances at being successful.

I don't think that winning is the most important factor in his decision or he would have chosen to stay at Clemson. Playing for Morris or Malzahn would give him a chance to prove himself without starting from scratch in a new offense.

If Malzahn and Morris are the two top choices, I would give Arkansas the advantage for a couple reasons. First, KB already has a personal relationship with Morris and has great respect for Morris by all accounts. He doesn't have this same relationship with Malzahn. Secondly, the QB situation at Auburn isn't as preferable with Stidham appearing more and more likely to return next year given his struggles this year. There's virtually zero chance that Bryant goes to Auburn if Stidham is still there.

As far as what KB can bring to your team, there's no doubt that he is an above average QB. If Clemson's goal was only to win the ACC and make it back to the playoff then he would have been an ideal fit to remain the starter in Clemson, but we have aspirations of a NC. There is doubt as to whether Bryant can take us the rest of the way from a semifinal loss to a championship win. That doesn't mean that he can't help the Hogs get from a few wins to a 8 or 9 win season next year.

Any team that runs Morris version of the HUNH spread is going to take time to adjust on defense to playing opposite of a no huddle offense. It wasn't until year 3 that our defense began to play up to their talent with Morris running the offense. We had a good bit of talent in the first two years, but defense has to play a lot more plays when the offense is in HUNH all of the time. That requires developing more depth that you need when you run the type of offense that Bret Bieliema ran.

Chad Morris is a much more creative playcaller than Tony Elliott at Clemson, and he tends to go much deeper into the playbook than our OC's have since he left in 2014. Also, his WR routes are much more diverse than we typically run at Clemson which typically lead to WR being able to get more separation (at least based on our offense under Morris vs under Elliott at Clemson). KB has the arm talent to get the ball to his receivers when they are open. His problem is that he usually isn't willing to throw the ball unless the WR is wide open. He won't even try to complete a pass if he thinks the WR will have to make a contested catch. This is the reason that I think that Bryant will actually be more successful statistically at Arkansas than he has been at Clemson.

You guys should take a major step forward between this year and next year no matter who plays QB, but I think Bryant would give you guys the best shot at winning more of those tough conference games that you have every year. I personally am hoping that he chooses to play for Morris.

The list of possible desinations for Bryant include places like Auburn, Arkansas, UNC, and Louisville. I don't think UNC and Louisville are very likely for multiple reasons. These schools could very likely be breaking in new coaches before next year, and Bryant isn't familiar with their current offenses much less whatever scheme they might be running next year.

Given Malzahn's buyout it's pretty much a certainty that he will be at Auburn next year, and Morris will obviously be at Arkansas. The offense that Bryant has run at Clemson is a direct offshoot of the offense Morris brought to Clemson back in 2011, which Morris based off of what he learned from Gus Malzahn.

Kelly Bryant left Clemson for one specific reason—he wanted to get as much of an opportunity to prove himself as a QB in order to get drafted by the NFL. We may disagree about just how much pro potential he might have, but there's no doubt that he believes in himself. For this reason I think he would be inclined to go to a team that runs an offense that he is familiar with in order to maximize his chances at being successful.

I don't think that winning is the most important factor in his decision or he would have chosen to stay at Clemson. Playing for Morris or Malzahn would give him a chance to prove himself without starting from scratch in a new offense.

If Malzahn and Morris are the two top choices, I would give Arkansas the advantage for a couple reasons. First, KB already has a personal relationship with Morris and has great respect for Morris by all accounts. He doesn't have this same relationship with Malzahn. Secondly, the QB situation at Auburn isn't as preferable with Stidham appearing more and more likely to return next year given his struggles this year. There's virtually zero chance that Bryant goes to Auburn if Stidham is still there.

As far as what KB can bring to your team, there's no doubt that he is an above average QB. If Clemson's goal was only to win the ACC and make it back to the playoff then he would have been an ideal fit to remain the starter in Clemson, but we have aspirations of a NC. There is doubt as to whether Bryant can take us the rest of the way from a semifinal loss to a championship win. That doesn't mean that he can't help the Hogs get from a few wins to a 8 or 9 win season next year.

Any team that runs Morris version of the HUNH spread is going to take time to adjust on defense to playing opposite of a no huddle offense. It wasn't until year 3 that our defense began to play up to their talent with Morris running the offense. We had a good bit of talent in the first two years, but defense has to play a lot more plays when the offense is in HUNH all of the time. That requires developing more depth that you need when you run the type of offense that Bret Bieliema ran.

Chad Morris is a much more creative playcaller than Tony Elliott at Clemson, and he tends to go much deeper into the playbook than our OC's have since he left in 2014. Also, his WR routes are much more diverse than we typically run at Clemson which typically lead to WR being able to get more separation (at least based on our offense under Morris vs under Elliott at Clemson). KB has the arm talent to get the ball to his receivers when they are open. His problem is that he usually isn't willing to throw the ball unless the WR is wide open. He won't even try to complete a pass if he thinks the WR will have to make a contested catch. This is the reason that I think that Bryant will actually be more successful statistically at Arkansas than he has been at Clemson.

You guys should take a major step forward between this year and next year no matter who plays QB, but I think Bryant would give you guys the best shot at winning more of those tough conference games that you have every year. I personally am hoping that he chooses to play for Morris.

While I'm sure the crowd today didn't win him over, I'm equally sure he's aware that 1-6 Arkansas vs. 1-5 Tulsa at 11 AM was not going to be rocking. If he's visiting The Hill with our current record I'm confident he's considering other factors. Morris seems adept so far at convincing the recruits that they will be a factor in righting the ship.

The list of possible desinations for Bryant include places like Auburn, Arkansas, UNC, and Louisville. I don't think UNC and Louisville are very likely for multiple reasons. These schools could very likely be breaking in new coaches before next year, and Bryant isn't familiar with their current offenses much less whatever scheme they might be running next year.

Given Malzahn's buyout it's pretty much a certainty that he will be at Auburn next year, and Morris will obviously be at Arkansas. The offense that Bryant has run at Clemson is a direct offshoot of the offense Morris brought to Clemson back in 2011, which Morris based off of what he learned from Gus Malzahn.

Kelly Bryant left Clemson for one specific reason—he wanted to get as much of an opportunity to prove himself as a QB in order to get drafted by the NFL. We may disagree about just how much pro potential he might have, but there's no doubt that he believes in himself. For this reason I think he would be inclined to go to a team that runs an offense that he is familiar with in order to maximize his chances at being successful.

I don't think that winning is the most important factor in his decision or he would have chosen to stay at Clemson. Playing for Morris or Malzahn would give him a chance to prove himself without starting from scratch in a new offense.

If Malzahn and Morris are the two top choices, I would give Arkansas the advantage for a couple reasons. First, KB already has a personal relationship with Morris and has great respect for Morris by all accounts. He doesn't have this same relationship with Malzahn. Secondly, the QB situation at Auburn isn't as preferable with Stidham appearing more and more likely to return next year given his struggles this year. There's virtually zero chance that Bryant goes to Auburn if Stidham is still there.

As far as what KB can bring to your team, there's no doubt that he is an above average QB. If Clemson's goal was only to win the ACC and make it back to the playoff then he would have been an ideal fit to remain the starter in Clemson, but we have aspirations of a NC. There is doubt as to whether Bryant can take us the rest of the way from a semifinal loss to a championship win. That doesn't mean that he can't help the Hogs get from a few wins to a 8 or 9 win season next year.

Any team that runs Morris version of the HUNH spread is going to take time to adjust on defense to playing opposite of a no huddle offense. It wasn't until year 3 that our defense began to play up to their talent with Morris running the offense. We had a good bit of talent in the first two years, but defense has to play a lot more plays when the offense is in HUNH all of the time. That requires developing more depth that you need when you run the type of offense that Bret Bieliema ran.

Chad Morris is a much more creative playcaller than Tony Elliott at Clemson, and he tends to go much deeper into the playbook than our OC's have since he left in 2014. Also, his WR routes are much more diverse than we typically run at Clemson which typically lead to WR being able to get more separation (at least based on our offense under Morris vs under Elliott at Clemson). KB has the arm talent to get the ball to his receivers when they are open. His problem is that he usually isn't willing to throw the ball unless the WR is wide open. He won't even try to complete a pass if he thinks the WR will have to make a contested catch. This is the reason that I think that Bryant will actually be more successful statistically at Arkansas than he has been at Clemson.

You guys should take a major step forward between this year and next year no matter who plays QB, but I think Bryant would give you guys the best shot at winning more of those tough conference games that you have every year. I personally am hoping that he chooses to play for Morris.

Best of luck the rest of the year.

Thanks for the both the insight/comments as well as your best wishes to our program. Classy post and hope you guys can not only make it to the NC game, but take out the Tide as well.

… KB has the arm talent to get the ball to his receivers when they are open. His problem is that he usually isn't willing to throw the ball unless the WR is wide open. He won't even try to complete a pass if he thinks the WR will have to make a contested catch....

I had the Krylon out stenciling K. Bryant on the locker until I read that line. I remember Hatcher being open against Nicholls State. Jarious Wright wide open against A&M. Lately though ....

The list of possible desinations for Bryant include places like Auburn, Arkansas, UNC, and Louisville. I don't think UNC and Louisville are very likely for multiple reasons. These schools could very likely be breaking in new coaches before next year, and Bryant isn't familiar with their current offenses much less whatever scheme they might be running next year.

Given Malzahn's buyout it's pretty much a certainty that he will be at Auburn next year, and Morris will obviously be at Arkansas. The offense that Bryant has run at Clemson is a direct offshoot of the offense Morris brought to Clemson back in 2011, which Morris based off of what he learned from Gus Malzahn.

Kelly Bryant left Clemson for one specific reason—he wanted to get as much of an opportunity to prove himself as a QB in order to get drafted by the NFL. We may disagree about just how much pro potential he might have, but there's no doubt that he believes in himself. For this reason I think he would be inclined to go to a team that runs an offense that he is familiar with in order to maximize his chances at being successful.

I don't think that winning is the most important factor in his decision or he would have chosen to stay at Clemson. Playing for Morris or Malzahn would give him a chance to prove himself without starting from scratch in a new offense.

If Malzahn and Morris are the two top choices, I would give Arkansas the advantage for a couple reasons. First, KB already has a personal relationship with Morris and has great respect for Morris by all accounts. He doesn't have this same relationship with Malzahn. Secondly, the QB situation at Auburn isn't as preferable with Stidham appearing more and more likely to return next year given his struggles this year. There's virtually zero chance that Bryant goes to Auburn if Stidham is still there.

As far as what KB can bring to your team, there's no doubt that he is an above average QB. If Clemson's goal was only to win the ACC and make it back to the playoff then he would have been an ideal fit to remain the starter in Clemson, but we have aspirations of a NC. There is doubt as to whether Bryant can take us the rest of the way from a semifinal loss to a championship win. That doesn't mean that he can't help the Hogs get from a few wins to a 8 or 9 win season next year.

Any team that runs Morris version of the HUNH spread is going to take time to adjust on defense to playing opposite of a no huddle offense. It wasn't until year 3 that our defense began to play up to their talent with Morris running the offense. We had a good bit of talent in the first two years, but defense has to play a lot more plays when the offense is in HUNH all of the time. That requires developing more depth that you need when you run the type of offense that Bret Bieliema ran.

Chad Morris is a much more creative playcaller than Tony Elliott at Clemson, and he tends to go much deeper into the playbook than our OC's have since he left in 2014. Also, his WR routes are much more diverse than we typically run at Clemson which typically lead to WR being able to get more separation (at least based on our offense under Morris vs under Elliott at Clemson). KB has the arm talent to get the ball to his receivers when they are open. His problem is that he usually isn't willing to throw the ball unless the WR is wide open. He won't even try to complete a pass if he thinks the WR will have to make a contested catch. This is the reason that I think that Bryant will actually be more successful statistically at Arkansas than he has been at Clemson.

You guys should take a major step forward between this year and next year no matter who plays QB, but I think Bryant would give you guys the best shot at winning more of those tough conference games that you have every year. I personally am hoping that he chooses to play for Morris.

Best of luck the rest of the year.

Clemson looks legit once again this year. I admire Dabo for taking Clemson to that next level. I also admire Dabo as a person.

A night on Dickson with a good steak is hard to beat, so that had to make a great impression to see Dickson. A cool sunny Fall day in Fayetteville is amazing. DWRRS is great and even better with a good crowd and a win. Wrap that up with a trip to the Catfish Hole on Sat night. He should love the facilities.

He came into Shotz last night while I was Djing. Needless to say, he got a shoutout on the mic and a public request to come make the Hogs better! I don't know if it will help, but.....you're welcome. LOL

He came into Shotz last night while I was Djing. Needless to say, he got a shoutout on the mic and a public request to come make the Hogs better! I don't know if it will help, but.....you're welcome. LOL

I trust you played some Merle Haggard and George Jones classics for him?

Clemson looks legit once again this year. I admire Dabo for taking Clemson to that next level. I also admire Dabo as a person.

Best of luck to your team.

There's no denying that we struck gold when we promoted an unknown WR coach to be interim coach and then HC. We are definitely lucky to have a coach like Dabo.

It's important to note how vital it was to our success when Dabo hired Chad Morris. We were coming off a 6-7 season with a loss to USF in a bowl game before Morris came in. We had too much talent to be 6-7 back then. Morris was a huge part of getting our guys to believe that we could be successful. I'm not discounting the role of Dabo and then of Venables when he was hired in 2012, but without Morris I don't think we would be anywhere close to where we are today.

Morris is also one heck of a recruiter. He's the guy that recruited Deshaun Watson to Clemson.

It may take Morris 2 or 3 years to turn things around given the drastic change in philosophy from Bieliema, but his offense is a lot of fun to watch once he gets his players in there. Just give it time.

There's no denying that we struck gold when we promoted an unknown WR coach to be interim coach and then HC. We are definitely lucky to have a coach like Dabo.

It's important to note how vital it was to our success when Dabo hired Chad Morris. We were coming off a 6-7 season with a loss to USF in a bowl game before Morris came in. We had too much talent to be 6-7 back then. Morris was a huge part of getting our guys to believe that we could be successful. I'm not discounting the role of Dabo and then of Venables when he was hired in 2012, but without Morris I don't think we would be anywhere close to where we are today.

Morris is also one heck of a recruiter. He's the guy that recruited Deshaun Watson to Clemson.

It may take Morris 2 or 3 years to turn things around given the drastic change in philosophy from Bieliema, but his offense is a lot of fun to watch once he gets his players in there. Just give it time.

You know, I hope you are right and we have already seen his ability and that of his staff to recruit.

I'm still a little concerned about how he utilizes and positions the offensive talent that he has inherited, but I have hopes for the future.

As for the defense, we have underachieved since we departed the first part of the season and Chavis needs to get a grip on that now, instead of 2-3 years down the road. That alone would have given us more wins to date.

There are too many moving parts and too much recruiting left to be done before any guarantee of any future performance against an SEC level schedule can be assured.

Might just be me, but I don't see much positive for him to come here. If he got benched there is probably a reason. Might not all be ability. He quits one team, wants another? Just reading between the lines, but I don't know this would be a long term good thing for the Hogs. Just saying.